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netherstock

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Netherstock (noun) means a stocking from the 1500s that came up past the knee, worn together with upperstocks.

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A stocking from the 1500s that came up past the knee, worn together with upperstocks.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

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Etymology

Formed from nether- and stock.

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"netherstock" (noun) means a stocking from the 1500s that came up past the knee, worn together with upperstocks.

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